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Free 'Cyberbu//y' showing and forum slated |
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November 17, 2017 |
The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force is
presenting a film and forum to address the
serious issue of cyber-bullying at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 30, at the Becker Auditorium
at Bonners Ferry High School.
The film “Cyberbu//y” is an ABC Family original
movie that aired in 2011.
The film tells a story of a teenage girl who was
bullied online. Since then, the problem has
continued to grow and touches nearly all teens
that use the internet, usually without the
knowledge of their parents.
The movie addresses issues related to this
topic, including the anonymity that exists
online, the legal loopholes that enable
cyber-bullying, social pressure to partake in
digital relationships and the emotional
devastation that bullying inflicts on its
victims and their families.
The film is rated PG-13 and it is recommended
parents view the movie with their mature
pre-teens and teenagers.
After the film, there will be a Q & A session
with a panel of community professionals
representing victim services, counselors, law
enforcement and peers. Audience members can
submit questions anonymously for the panel to
address and discuss.
Parents are encouraged to attend with their
teens to learn more and open a dialogue about
this important issue affecting our youth. |
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